23/08/2026
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Bro. Albert Prieto
August 23, 2026
It is no secret that we are living in unprecedented times of history as we are seeing advancements in every aspect of life. Through the single touch of our fingertips in our screen, we gain access to knowledge. Also, the philosophies of man continue to develop, with more and more resulting to man dismissing needing God and His word in their life.
In the midst of the developments, Godβs gospel is never outdated. The mantra is that we need a βnewβ gospel that adapts to the times that we are currently living in. Maybe this is being discussed in todayβs time because people have differing views and wants the gospel to be altered according to what they believe in. It is not the gospel that needs to be updated, it is your views and stands that needs to conform to the gospel.
THIS PROBLEM IS NOT NEW. Jeremiah administered to Judah in the time of decline, yet people stubbornly ignored the call, and many more times of ignorance were recorded in the Bible (Jeremiah 6:16-17; Isaiah 30:9-10; Matthew 15:3-9; Galatians 1:6-9; Acts 17:21). These events do not go far to the current issue we have now. Human as we are, we always want to hear about words that tickle our ears but deny correction when being taught.
SOME THINGS HAVE NOT CHANGED. The world has not changed, and it still works as throughout the recorded history. Genesis 1 records Godβs existence and the creation of the world. In 1 Peter 3:4-7, by the same word it still stands. Since the dawn of civilization, there have been 24 hour days, seasons, lunar cycles etc. Nature still works in complete precision. The nature of man has not changed as God created man on the 6th day (Genesis 1:26-27) and the nature of man remains the same despite philosophies or theories that many people raise. Like the old times, we need the same essentials to survive, and man still struggles with the same struggles- emotions, lusts, senses etc. Nothing has changed since the beginning of time as man still makes sin (Romans 3:23; Genesis 6:5; 2 Timothy 3:1-5). Sin is still the malady. As diseases and sickness mutate, so does the treatments. They need to adapt. The same is still true that sin separates man from God, but the treatment of sin remains the same. No matter the kind of sin man commits, the cure never changed- the word of God remains the same (Romans 6:23; Acts 4:12, 22:16). Satan has not changed. The same Satan who lied to Eve is still the same Satan that continues to separate man from God (1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 7:15). Good thing though, Satan can still be resisted (James 4:7).
GODβS WORD HAS ALWAYS REMAINED CONSTANT. We cannot change the fact that if we are keen on studying the Bible, we know the truth that His words never meant to confuse us, and it remains the same until today. Jesus is an example when He used the scripture Moses wrote 1500 years ago when Satan tried to tempt Him (Matthew 4:1-11; Deuteronomy 6:13, 16, 8:3). The Bible remains untouched and it record the same gospel that saved and continues to save men (Acts 2:38-41). The gospel continues to transform lives- the same gospel that transformed Paul (1 Timothy 1:12-15).
THE GOSPEL IS STILL THE ANSWER TODAY (2 Corinthians 5:17). We can see the transformation in lives when one determines to change their lives for the better. Whether one accepts the gospel for salvation or not, the truth is, when man follows what Godβs word teaches, they will live better, peaceful lives, and help those around them.
Our advanced world does not justify that we have lived a different life compared to the time before. The Bible is not about the trends we have in life today because the Bible continues to discuss a part of man that does not change. Its message is timeless and the standard we need to be better people. That is why we still need the gospel today- the same and only gospel we have ever had.
